International Coordination
ONGOING GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR GLIDER NETWORK COORDINATION
Specific pages dedicated to on-going initiatives on the coordination of the glider network at the global scale:
Current projects that support it:
A Global Network for Glider-Based Ocean Observations
OceanGliders is a GOOS program dedicated to coordinating and advancing sustained ocean observations using underwater gliders. As part of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), OceanGliders focuses on collecting and integrating high-quality glider data to improve our understanding of ocean dynamics, biogeochemistry, and climate variability. The initiative supports standardization, best practices, and global data sharing, working closely with research institutions, operational agencies, and stakeholders to enhance the impact of glider-based ocean monitoring.
Monitoring and Supporting Global Ocean Observing Networks
OceanOPS is a global coordination center that monitors and supports the implementation, operation, and data flow of ocean observing networks, including OceanGliders, Argo, OceanSITES, and other GOOS components. It provides real-time tracking, data management, and reporting services to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, and visibility of global ocean observation efforts. By collaborating with scientific institutions, operational agencies, and stakeholders, OceanOPS plays a key role in enhancing data accessibility, interoperability, and long-term ocean monitoring to support climate research, marine ecosystems, and operational oceanography.
AMRIT (2024 - 2028)
AMRIT (Advance Marine Research Infrastructures Together) is a Horizon Europe-funded project aimed at strengthening marine research infrastructures across Europe. It integrates key services to support the European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) and fosters collaboration among marine researchers, platform operators, and policymakers. AMRIT enhances the use of observation platforms, improves the coherence of ocean data, and establishes the EOOS TSC to ensure consistent and integrated metadata across the ocean data value chain.
G7 Ocean
The G7 FSOI offers a mechanism for international cooperation on ocean observing and sharing of technology, data, and information required for the health of our seas and Ocean, for weather and climate forecasting, and for the development of a sustainable Blue Economy. G7 members collectively fund approximately 80% of the global observing system, and G7 agreements on priorities for coordinated investment can have significant impact to move the global system forward.
Working document on glider related activities around G7 Ocean:
